The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum reopened this week for the first time since November 2023, unveiling a $25 million renovation that adds space, educational programming and increased accessibility for race fans of all abilities.
Read MoreA man has been arrested and charged with selling counterfeit tickets and parking passes for the Indianapolis 500, according to court documents.
Read MoreLuke Becknell has always been active in the Warsaw community.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis 500 and all its tributary events will be pushed back to a hopeful running in August.
Read MoreWARSAW — In anticipation of the 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500 in May, Warsaw will welcome Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson for a special speaking engagement at noon Friday, April 27. Davidson is respected around the world for his rich knowledge of racing history. What began as a … Read More
WARSAW — Donald C. Davidson, historian of the Indianapolis 500, was the guest speaker at the Warsaw Rotary club meeting held Friday, March 3. He is the only person to ever hold a full time position as a historian at any motorsports facility. Davidson was born and raised … Read More
ELKHART — The Gateway Mile Auto Fest will welcome the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s official historian to the Lerner Theatre for a special event Sunday afternoon, April 10. The 4 p.m. presentation by author Donald Davidson also will feature an announcement by Gateway Mile Auto Fest representatives of a … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Country music superstar Blake Shelton will headline the annual Firestone Legends Day Concert on Saturday, May 28, the day before the historic 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. Current Indianapolis Motor Speedway customers can purchase tickets now through a pre-sale while … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – The countdown to the 100th Indy 500 will kick off next week.
Read MoreOlympic gold medal gymnast Nastia Liukin has been chosen as the grand marshal of this year’s Indianapolis 500. “We’re excited to have Nastia Liukin as part of the rich pre-race pageantry of the Indianapolis 500,” stated J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. “Over the years we have … Read More
Jeff Gordon has been announced as the choice for this year’s Indianapolis 500 pace car driver. Gordon, who grew up in Pittsboro, IN, will lead the pack May 24 for the 99th running of the race. The pace car itself will be a Corvette Z06. Gordon took some … Read More
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and longtime affiliate Chevrolet have announced an agreement on a multi-year extension of their partnership. Key elements include: Chevrolet will continue its role as an official sponsor of the Verizon IndyCar Series Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and the … Read More
By SABRINA LIST Vice President of Marketing and Communication, 500 Festival The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization committed to enriching the quality of life for Indiana residents and visitors, today announced the organization has been approved for a specialty license plate in Indiana. Available immediately through the Indiana … Read More
Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser will perform “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” during the pre-race festivities for the 2015 Indianapolis 500 on May 24. The world-renowned a cappella group, founded in 1996 at Indiana University-Bloomington, will sing the traditional song in 2015 as legendary entertainer Jim … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — INDYCAR team owner Chip Ganassi will highlight the 2013 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard on Saturday, May 18, at 8:30 a.m. at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Plaza Pavilion. Ganassi is the owner of Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Novo Nordisk Chip Ganassi Racing in the … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – Jon McLaughlin is scheduled to open the stage for Gavin DeGraw at the 500 Festival Rev Your Engines Concert on Saturday, April 27. McLaughlin has sold more than 170,000 albums and more than 1 million digital tracks. McLaughlin released his 2007 debut album Indiana, followed by OK Now in 2008. The albums … Read More
